1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Review
Price Estimate: $2,971 - $4,719
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Driver airbag added to standard equipment list. Traction control and integrated child seats are new options. Power-sliding side door debuts. New Special Edition model is available.
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Special Edition 3dr Minivan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.07 per gallon for regular unleaded in Florida.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Florida
$206/mo for Silhouette Special Edition
Silhouette Special Edition
vs
$193/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
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Oldsmobile Silhouette Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(53%)
4(42%)
3(0%)
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Olds Van Fan
4.13 out of 5 starsScott C. Voelker, 05/14/2004
1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3dr Minivan
While the early design GM vans were
ahead of their time with aerodynamic
design, the rewards paid back in fuel
efficiency and road handling. After
10 years, I have experience no major
mechanical problems other than normal
wear. The van has transported soccer
babies, soccer kids and towed
lightweight trailers.
Solid van
4.13 out of 5 starssnucky, 03/04/2003
1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Special Edition 3dr Minivan
Bought the van brand new - after 9
years I have been very statisfied.
Zero mechanical problems - only thing
I have had to do was basic maintance
(tires, brakes, LOF etc). No
breakdowns vs. friends who had
Cavan's. The plastic / composite body
is great for Western NY winters where
Rock Salt destroys car bodies. This
car still looks great.
The dustbuster look isn't for … everyone
but the areodynamics work well to
provide pretty good gas mileage.
Power is good (180 some horses) for a
minivan.
Handling is very good for a minivan.
Oldsmobile Silhouette
4.13 out of 5 starsdave vandusen, 01/19/2006
1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3dr Minivan
My 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette has been a very good vehicle. It has great handling, a smooth ride, cargo flexibility and good fuel economy. Mechanically it runs great. however, it is on its 4th water pump, third radiator and I don't know why. It does have 176,000 miles on it now, things are wearing out right and left but engine keeps running well. All of the door handles have been … repalced because they were poorly made. Also, the seat belts have also been replaced, who has to replace seatbelts and door handles? I never have in any other vehicle That I have owned. Replacing the starter is one of the hardest repairs I have done. Others I could not even attempt, like the intake manifold gasket. With the long nose, shouldn't there be more room under the hood to reach and repair?
Can't get rid of it.
4.63 out of 5 starscherryhill, 09/25/2002
1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3dr Minivan
Bought Van in 1991 when I had 3
teenagers at home. Teens are gone but
I still have my Van. Every time I
visit the dealership to look at new
cars, I come back with my Van. Trips to
S.C.,Ky., Ind., D.C. and twice to
Chicago since last oil change and did
not use a drop of oil.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, so we've included reviews for other years of the Silhouette since its last redesign.
1994 Silhouette Highlights
Special Edition
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $206/month |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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